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FL08 ZXH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 82,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,531 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 80,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,375 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s under floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 78,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s under floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,945 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,373 miles

Front & rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,621 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,754 miles

tracking is out

Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tracking is out

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,502 miles

brake pedal travel

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FL08 ZXH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 ZXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL08 ZXH registered?

FL08 ZXH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FL08 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 ZXH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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